South Florida
PGA National - The Match
Match-play resort / template-inspired
The Match is a smart supporting round because it solves a real trip problem: not every day should be a grind. It is creative, flexible, and built for matches instead of scorekeeping vanity. If the group has mixed skill levels, this may do more for the trip than another hard Florida resort course.
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The take
The Match is a smart supporting round because it solves a real trip problem: not every day should be a grind. It is creative, flexible, and built for matches instead of scorekeeping vanity. If the group has mixed skill levels, this may do more for the trip than another hard Florida resort course.
Best for
Mixed groups, match play, fast rounds, and architecture-curious players
Watch out
Players expecting a conventional championship scorecard
How to play it
Strong play
Course intelligence
What you need to know
Strengths
- Fun format
- Fast pace
- Match-play energy
- Good for varied skill levels
Watch-outs
- Nontraditional
- Not a tournament-course flex
- Some players may not understand the concept
Signature holes
1, 6, 11, 18
Book it right
Cost, access, and timing
Green fees
PGA National resort/package pricing; verify current course availability and inclusions.
Best season
November through April is the best window.
Caddies / walking
Walking/caddie rules vary.
Replay priority
Medium
Booking move
Book The Park, Champion, and Blue Monster first.
Weather read
Pick the right window.
Jan
72F / 50F
Sun Best; rain Low
Feb
75F / 53F
Sun Best; rain Low
Mar
79F / 57F
Sun Good; rain Medium
Apr
84F / 62F
Sun Good; rain Medium
May
89F / 68F
Sun Hot; rain High
Jun
92F / 73F
Sun Hot; rain High
Google review
5/5 - 2 years ago
This hotel is beautiful, the interior design is gorgeous and the staff is very kind. Each worker we spoke to, they were friendly and helped us a lot. The rooms are clean. The lobby is tasteful. There's restaurant options for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The pool is big. The spa i
This hotel is beautiful, the interior design is gorgeous and the staff is very kind. Each worker we spoke to, they were friendly and helped us a lot. The rooms are clean. The lobby is tasteful. There's restaurant options for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The pool is big. The spa i
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Google review
4/5 - 10 months ago
Came down 06/21-22/2025, 12.5 hrs drive for a 2 day weekend of Golf. Sat played The Fazio Course, good course greens were medium fast. I know it's June, but 2 greens had pretty big dead spots on them.
Was so pumped to play The Champions Course and The Bear Trap Sunday. The grand
Came down 06/21-22/2025, 12.5 hrs drive for a 2 day weekend of Golf. Sat played The Fazio Course, good course greens were medium fast. I know it's June, but 2 greens had pretty big dead spots on them.
Was so pumped to play The Champions Course and The Bear Trap Sunday. The grand
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Google review
5/5 - 6 months ago
We stayed for a weekend and i wanted to give golf a try. I have not had proper lessons and would consider myself a beginner. As a hotel guest, i was able to rent clubs and participate in the golf clinic. The equipment here is excellent. Billy Stewart was the golf Pro and gave me
We stayed for a weekend and i wanted to give golf a try. I have not had proper lessons and would consider myself a beginner. As a hotel guest, i was able to rent clubs and participate in the golf clinic. The equipment here is excellent. Billy Stewart was the golf Pro and gave me
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